During a special ribbon cutting and opening ceremony that included ceremonial laps by the school’s swim team, The King’s Academy opened its new Full-Page Aquatic Center on April 2. The 10 lane, 25 yard x 25 meter pool, with a 3,000 sq. ft. pool house consists of locker-rooms, coaches’ office, concession, and storage areas. For competition purposes the pool will operate a hi-tech Colorado Timing System software with underwater touchpad sensors. It will be used for swim team practices and meets, PE classes, elementary intramural program, swim lessons, summer swim camps, adult fitness classes, lifeguard certification courses, and more. The […]

On April 13, Hope Women’s Centers hosted their 28th annual fundraising banquet, “Hope Changes Everything,” featuring American film producer Jason Jones as the keynote speaker. Jones, who worked on the pro-life films “Bella” and “Crescendo” and the film “Little Boy,” which opened in theaters April 24th, shared his personal story of how abortion impacted his life as a teenager. Alexander Star, who first visited Hope as the boyfriend of a client, shared how he now uses his talent for Christ and creates music to challenge his generation. Guests previewed the premier of his music video, “Our Women,” an edgy, honest […]

Elizabeth Smart, advocate for child abduction victims and recovery programs, recently made an emotionally gripping presentation at this year’s Broward College Speakers Series presented by Hoffman’s Chocolates. During her speech entitled, “Overcoming Adversity: The Elizabeth Smart Story,”  Smart shared her incredible story of perseverance, strength and recovery that not only told her personal abduction story, but also discussed topics such as overcoming adversity, the importance and process of recovery, and not allowing your past to dictate life’s future. Her recovery has led her to start the Elizabeth Smart Foundation with her father and create a partnership with Operation Underground Railroad, […]

Charles Bender, executive director of Place of Hope, was appointed to the Board of Directors for the Economic Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. He will assist in leading the development of the Economic Council in partnership with other corporate and non-profit leaders. The Council’s mission is to create an environment in Palm Beach County that helps business prosper. As executive director since 1999, Bender has guided the operations of the largest child welfare organization in Palm Beach County, which has recently expanded into Martin County. Place of Hope supporters and partners include several of the county’s largest enterprises. Bender’s […]